Now that the Covid restrictions have been lifted there is lots to do in the nature center area…read more They have a photo op area with a kayak setup and pretend fish to catch. The animal area now has interactive exhibits. Lots for kids to learn about wildlife, water pollution, etc. they even have a history of ship building of Lorain with some fun exhibits on display. The kids play area is also now open with water table play, things to climb, puzzles and bird watching. Great for families!

We love nature walks and this is one of my favorites. The paths are easy to walk and the trees…read moreare lush. You can hear the stream from many of the trails. There are benches along the way if you wish to rest and take in the beauty. Other than squirrels and a few birds, I haven't seen much wildlife, but the greenery is enough to please me.

Its a nice place to walk. Its not heavily forested, but places do have a canopy…read more You can walk upto the back entrance of the zoo. Sometimes you can hear the animals. Early April is beautiful. They have a lot of cherry trees and when they bloom it's quite the sight

Great park that runs through the city!…read more There are many picnic area stops along the way. My kids and I stopped at a section of the park with a nice playground. There was a paved walking path. Only had outhouses.

Cahoon Memorial Park is a nice park to visit and a park the whole family can enjoy. The Lake Erie…read moreviews are pretty to view. I haven't fully explored the whole park but from what I've seen, they have walking paths, a playground, and tennis courts that are managed by the City of Bay Village. I recently visited during the second weekend in May 2026 to walk along the creek. I had just left the Bay Village library and noticed the little bridge over the creek so I decided to walk down to explore especially since the weather was beautiful on that day. I've been coming here during the summer months since around 2023, to play tennis. The tennis courts are in good condition and there are 4 total courts. I believe there are light posts in the evenings that automatically switch on for when it gets dark. Overall, this park is a great option to come to if you live in the west side of Cleveland or are just visiting. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 72/250 total reviews in 2026 - 913 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Nice neighborhood exercise path where many locals are exercising on this blustery day! I would walk…read morehere if I lived in the area. Nice parking lot. No restrooms though.

Beautiful park for exploring nature. The trails all go along pond and marsh areas so you always get…read moreto see a variety of birds, fish, snakes, etc. The parking lot is located by An ice cream store. They have bathrooms attached to one end and a put putt course behind. The parking lot goes back a little further by some of the trail entrances and there is a playground. Paths are mostly paved or covered in stone. The path branches off to the high school and back to a event building. If it's your first time there I suggest taking a picture of the map so you can stay on course. If you choose the path that goes under the road it loops around a pond. The pond has a small floating dock. Great park if you have a little time to explore.

A beautiful park to walk, right behind Sundae Funday's! Not very hilly, beautiful trees and…read morewell-maintained paths. I deducted 1 star because I wish the trails were clearly marked. It's easy to get turned around and I feel that a few trail markers would go a long way in assuring the public that they're going the right way.

Driving on Pearl Road in Brunswick Hills, I noticed a sign for Princess Ledges Nature Preserve so I…read morefigured I would check it out. A cool little park, still mainly natural, with a couple of loop trails totalling 1 1/2 miles. The ledges are relatively small but still interesting. Overall a very nice small park about the only thing missing is no overlook for the great view West, but as a nature preserve they don't want to clear out the trees.

Beautiful in the winter time…read more With less people the beach becomes a serene and peaceful environment. We took a family walk to check out the ice.

Gorgeous place for sunset viewing! We were there in the winter & at the very end of the sunset but…read morestill very pretty location & beach. Packed during sunset hours hard to find parking at times. I also like that it has very well lit entrances to the beach & along the sidewalks.

I absolutely LOVE THIS WATERFALL! It combines two of my favorite things... waterfalls and bridges…read more The three bridges serve as a unique backdrop and give a Lord of the Rings sort of vibe! There is an overlook deck just off the parking area or you can find a very short trail to the right of the overlook that leads to the base of the waterfall. ENJOY!!!

I am a BIG fan of the entire Northeast Ohio Metro Parks system... BIG, BIG FAN…read more The only thing I have seen that is comparable is the "Nature Center at Shaker Lakes". This location is beautiful. The folks that manage it are committed to returning it to it's original wild beauty. They are in the midst of a large project to remove all the invasive species and replant with everything native to the area. So far they have done a marvelous job. I can't even imagine the cost involved. They are taking donations if you want to help. There is a large marsh area you can walk through on raised walkways and see all the work going on. There is another very large wooded area with nicely marked and maintained trails you can stroll through and just enjoy the beauty of the natural habitat. The main lodge is a very nice facility with plenty of room for children to play and classrooms for education. I highly recommend you take a sunny day and visit the "Nature Center at Shaker Lakes". See for yourself. It's a worthwhile project.

What a lovely green oasis! The free nature center itself is small, but it is surrounded by a…read moreterrific network of trails, bridges and boardwalks. It's a great place for kids as well as adults of all ages to explore. The Rise Foundation Gazebo is stunning.